Test scores are not required to apply to the National College Match, and students who do not have standardized test scores can still be selected as Finalists. However, we strongly encourage students with test scores to submit any available scores. Please note that some of our college partners require test scores, and students should ensure they meet the standardized testing requirements for each college partner they're interested in.
We encourage students to submit any available test scores; we accept SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and English proficiency exam (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL) scores. All of our college partners and QuestBridge Staff read your entire application and base their admissions decisions on your application as a whole, not only your standardized test scores. Your application reader will look at other portions of the application to determine if you would be able to handle the academic rigor of a top-tier college, including your teacher and counselor recommendations, your transcript, and your writing responses.
If you are selected as a Finalist, you must submit any standardized test scores required by the QuestBridge college partners you are interested in attending to be considered for admission and a Match Scholarship,. Please see our Test Requirements page for information on the tests each college partner requires.